Windows Hello works independently of TPM hardware.
Windows Hello works independently of TPM hardware.
I've been exploring Windows Hello lately. It seems to connect with the TPM module for a more secure two-factor login, offering better protection than just a regular password. Since most of my custom-built PCs lack a TPM, I wonder if it still works without it. My desktop performs similarly to my laptop that does have one.
Have you confirmed there’s no TPM installed or active? Open “tpm.msc” to verify. If you’re using an Intel chip, it likely includes Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). For AMD systems, it’s known as AMD firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM), functioning as a TPM embedded within the processor for system use.